The new new 2024 Genesis GV60 Magma revealed in New York this week is an indication of what’s to return from the Hyundai luxurious model’s personal high-performance sub-brand.
Additionally named Magma, it should problem the likes of BMW M and Mercedes-AMG.
Mentioned to be near manufacturing, the Genesis GV60 Magma previews a quick EV that Australians ought to have the ability to purchase from round as quickly as subsequent 12 months.
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Within the metallic you received’t mistake it for the common all-electric GV60 it’s primarily based on that went on-sale in Australia in 2022, not least as a result of the present automotive got here painted in a retina-searing shade of Magma orange.
It options comprehensively redesigned aerodynamics created to maximise downforce and cut back drag whereas enhancing cooling.
The important thing adjustments embrace a decrease new entrance bumper that sports activities a wider and decrease central air consumption that channels cool air to the EV’s motors, battery and brakes.
There’s additionally new air curtains and motorsport-derived canards with the additional blades stated to generate actual downforce. New wheel arch extractors slash turbulence inside the wheel-arches and cut back elevate over the entrance axle.
There’s even the addition of three stamped holes above the air dam which might be supposed to supply but extra cooling jets of air to the superior powertrain.
Giving the Magma good squat proportions are broader tracks and the prolonged entrance and rear wheel-arches that cowl them.
The Magma model of the Genesis GV60 additionally will get a set of contemporary titanium-coloured 21-inch aero disc alloy wheels that cut back drag and hold the brakes chilled.
Even the roof hasn’t escaped the aerodynamicists consideration. A pair of recent fins added to handle air stream across the GV60’s physique channel it rigorously to the rear wing to generate further downforce for larger stability at excessive velocity.
Inside clamping the motive force and passenger in place there’s a pair of bucket sports activities seats with orange body-coloured rear again rests.
As a substitute of delivering a stripped-out racer really feel, the extra supportive pews are wrapped in Nappa leather-based and suede, and get double-diamond stitching within the Magma orange color and titanium gray.
Genesis hasn’t revealed what powers the GV60 Magma idea, however we suspect when the manufacturing mannequin is unwrapped it should share the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N’s dual-motor powertrain and produce no less than 478kW and 770Nm.
If that’s the case, count on ballistic efficiency from the quick EV that can rival each the Tesla Mannequin Y Efficiency and Kia EV6 GT, with a 0-100km/h dash of simply 3.5 seconds doubtless.
It’s not clear if the brand new Magma household of high-performance EVs and combustion-powered Genesis fashions will likely be developed in-house or be honed by the identical Hyundai N division that created the IONIQ 5 N.
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Nonetheless, however lending a hand in its gestation has been former F1 driver, all-round motorsport legend and 1977 Bathurst 1000 winner, Jacky Ickx, though it’s not but identified what position the Belgian driver is enjoying.
The GV60 Magma was displayed in New York alongside the ultra-limited G80 Magma Particular constructed for the Center East, plus a scale mannequin of the wild 787kW X Gran Berlinetta idea created for on-line racing final 12 months.
Genesis has declared it desires to provide a high-performance model of each automotive it makes.
“Genesis Magma presents an thrilling alternative to push the boundaries of efficiency and luxurious for brand spanking new interpretations in high-performance automobiles, with the final word objective of growing fashions unique to Genesis,” stated chief artistic officer Luc Donckerwolke.
“The model will proceed to disclose experimental ideas with cautious consideration of each technological and aesthetic parts.
“Whereas velocity and efficiency are vital, the Genesis Magma program will look past, prioritising the driving expertise to kindle the enjoyment of sporty driving with easy consolation.”
The GV60 Magma is being proven in New York this week alongside the Genesis Neolun idea, which is believed to preview a Vary Rover rivalling SUV due in 2025 that would carry the GV90 nameplate.